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Information Security Courses

Information security courses can help you learn risk assessment, network security protocols, encryption techniques, and incident response strategies. You can build skills in threat analysis, vulnerability management, and compliance with security regulations. Many courses introduce tools like firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and security information and event management (SIEM) software, demonstrating how these tools are applied to protect data and maintain system integrity.

Popular Information Security Courses and Certifications


  • K

    KodeKloud

    Introduction to NGINX

    Skills you'll gain: Load Balancing, Linux Administration, Linux Servers, Web Servers, Firewall, Linux, Network Administration, Network Routing, Proxy Servers, Server Administration, Application Deployment, System Configuration, Linux Commands, Event-Driven Programming, Web Applications, Computer Networking, Network Security, Servers, Configuration Management, DevOps

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
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    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SkillsBooster Academy

    AI Agents for Business Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Business Process Automation, Generative AI Agents, Business Workflow Analysis, Automation, Workflow Management, Agentic systems, Expense Reports, ChatGPT, Client Support, LLM Application, Project Coordination, Coordinating, Artificial Intelligence, Enterprise Architecture, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative AI, Expense Management, Prompt Engineering, Business

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
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  • P

    Packt

    The Ultimate Linux Shell Scripting Guide

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Unix Shell, grep, Unix, Linux Commands, Linux, Unix Commands, Scripting, Linux Servers, Secure Coding, Scripting Languages, Command-Line Interface, Maintainability, Hardening, Debugging, Linux Administration, Code Reusability, Windows PowerShell, Mac OS

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Splunk Inc.

    Splunk Knowledge Manager 101

    Skills you'll gain: Splunk, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Incident Management, Information Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Event Monitoring, Query Languages, Business Intelligence, Data Management, Data Analysis, Big Data, Business Analytics

    4.8 stars, 28 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (28) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Pohang University of Science and Technology(POSTECH)

    Programming with Cloud IoT Platforms

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Cloud Applications, Cloud Development, Cloud Platforms, IBM Cloud, Application Development, Cloud Services, Cloud Technologies, Cloud Computing, Google Cloud Platform, Computing Platforms, Cloud-Based Integration, Microsoft Azure, AI Integrations, Amazon Web Services, Emerging Technologies, Network Protocols

    4.3 stars, 323 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.3 (323) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Microsoft Azure: Cloud Solutions Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Azure Active Directory, Microsoft Azure, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Relational Databases, Cloud Applications, AI Personalization, Power BI, Performance Tuning, Cloud Hosting, Model Deployment, Anomaly Detection, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Services, .NET Framework, Cloud Management, Performance Analysis, Cloud Development, Azure DevOps, Big Data

    4.8 stars, 248 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (248) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Sage Publications

    Digital Methods for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: digital literacy, Data Collection, Research, Research Methodologies, Data Security, Data Management, Research Design, Surveys, Data Ethics, Data Capture, Digital Analysis, Survey Creation, Interviewing Skills, Informed Consent, Computer Hardware

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • Y

    Yale University

    Understanding Medical Research: Your Facebook Friend is Wrong

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Methods, Data Literacy, Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Medical Science and Research, Research Design, Scientific Methods, Research, Science and Research, Analysis, Clinical Research, Biostatistics, Clinical Trials, Healthcare Ethics, Research Methodologies, Risk Analysis, Medical Terminology, Fraud detection

    4.9 stars, 2.2K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (2.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • N

    Northeastern University

    Agile Dev Practices: SDLC & Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Development Life Cycle, Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, Requirements Analysis, Agile Project Management, Requirements Management, Software Development Methodologies, User Requirements Documents, Requirements Elicitation, User Story, Waterfall Methodology, Software Architecture, Project Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Quality Assurance

    4.9 stars, 21 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (21) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
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  • K

    Knowledge Accelerators

    Excel to Power BI: Data Analysis & Business Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Data Presentation, Dashboard Creation, Microsoft Excel, Dashboard, Microsoft Power Platform, Excel Formulas, Business Intelligence Software, Data Modeling, Datamaps, Data Manipulation, Business Reporting, Data Sharing, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Entry, Data Analysis, Data Storytelling, Analytics, Trend Analysis, Data Management

    4.5 stars, 1.7K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (1.7K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Introduction to Contemporary Operating Systems and Hardware 1b

    Skills you'll gain: Networking Hardware, General Networking, Network Architecture, Wireless Networks, Network Protocols, Computer Networking, TCP/IP, Local Area Networks, Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, System Configuration, Wide Area Networks, Servers

    4.5 stars, 295 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (295) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
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    Category: Build toward a degree
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  • S

    Stanford Online

    Understanding Einstein: The Special Theory of Relativity

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, European History, Verification And Validation, Scientific Methods, electromagnetics, Research, Experimentation, Mechanics, Global Positioning Systems

    4.9 stars, 3.2K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (3.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular information security courses

  • Introduction to NGINX: KodeKloud
  • AI Agents for Business Automation: SkillsBooster Academy
  • The Ultimate Linux Shell Scripting Guide: Packt
  • Splunk Knowledge Manager 101: Splunk Inc.
  • Programming with Cloud IoT Platforms: Pohang University of Science and Technology(POSTECH)
  • Microsoft Azure: Cloud Solutions Mastery: EDUCBA
  • Digital Methods for Beginners: Sage Publications
  • Understanding Medical Research: Your Facebook Friend is Wrong: Yale University
  • Agile Dev Practices: SDLC & Project Management: Northeastern University
  • Excel to Power BI: Data Analysis & Business Intelligence: Knowledge Accelerators

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